Women attempting to flee domestic violence in Victoria are experiencing increased pressure to find accomodation.

Currently, the housing crisis is at breaking point, leaving victims stressed and forced into homelessness.

The crisis has sparked an immediate call to action from the state government, to commit to a housing guarantee for women and children fleeing domestic violence, ahead of upcoming state election.

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Produced By: Chelsea Miller

Featured In Story: Jenny Smith – CEO of Council Homeless Persons and Chair of Homelessness Australia

First aired on The Wire, Friday 2 September 2022